Wormlord - Choices (2026)

 

label:Unsigned/independent

Tracklist:

1.Skin Stripped Flesh          

2.Plague Park             

3.Ivory Tower              

4.Denial             

5.Choices          

6.Undying          

7.Watch Them Feed  

8.Mania    

9.Slurs

Choices is the second studio album by Finnish death metal band Wormlord, released independently on May 8, 2026. With an approximate duration of 37-38 minutes and 9 tracks, the album consolidates the raw and aggressive sound of the Helsinki-based band, which has emerged from the Finnish underground scene since 2019.

Wormlord plays old-school death metal with strong Swedish and classic Finnish influences from the 90s. characterized by a heavy, powerful sound and the massive use of the famous Swedish HM-2 effects pedal. or HM-2W (Famous for its "chainsaw" sound)

After making a name for themselves on the underground scene with their debut album Open Wounds (Open Wounds was a nice stuff and great dose of OSDM and HM2 for olschooler and the beer drinker in 2023 and it’s remembered me to early Bloobath), the Helsinki quartet confirms their talent in 2026 with this second full-length album, propelled by the devastating singles Watch Them Feed, Undying and Ivory Tow but little bit bored this last one .

in any case from the album the band delivers heavy, uncompromising death metal, heavily influenced by the Scandinavian scene of the early 90s , signature sound (Buzzsaw) relies on a heavy, saturated, "chainsaw guitar" tone. It's an absolute treat for fans of the classic distortion of bands like early Bloobath and Dismember for the old melodic style side and the impact potential of each track is maximized by catchy riffs and a relentless rhythm section in favor of the incredible dynamism the only drawback is the blatant lack of originality , they look like a tribute band or even a kind of Dismember and Bloodbath clone, but that's not a problem since there are many bands that perfectly reproduce the music of the bands that motivate and influence them. For example, in Brazil, there are many death metal bands that resemble to Krisiun so much because they reference them so heavily. The same goes for Carcass during the Reek of Putrefaction and Symphonies of Sickness era, as they were a major reference in grindcore for someone the negative side If you already own classic Entombed or Dismember albums, this one doesn't offer any major innovations but for me no problem as it’s about old school ………In any case don’t waste your fuckin time go add this album to your collection, it’s recommended for those who enjoy Entombed, Dismember, or Bloodbath (the classic Nordic death metal scene and OSDM fans)

 

 

Adversam - Daimon (2026)

 

Label: Masked Dead Records

Track Listing:

1.Fall of Illusions

2.Pillars of Decay

3.Insignificance of Evil

4.The Silent Alignment

5.Echoes of Pain

6.Dead Inside, Alive for a Lie

7.Abstract Salvation

8.Essence of Existence

9.The Collapse Within

Since their first album Animadverte, eleven years ago, Proclama was released nine years after their first album, Insight seven years later, and finally their fourth album Daimon Released in March 2026 via Masked Dead Records

Adversam's Daimon is a highly praised Italian black metal album, described as a cold, technical, and atmosphere-driven 40-minute

It explores mystical themes, the dark nature of humanity, and the meaning of existence, this return after a break from Adversam offers a modern black metal sound influenced by the old school style.with a clinical and modern production

Critics highlight Katharos’s powerful vocals, varied riffs, and a balance of old-school brutality with modern touch, synth-backed production of melodies and soundscapes using synthesizers when the tempo drops and the atmospheric mood appears, Adversam's 2026 album Daimon is described as a raw, brutal, atmospheric, and heavy  (raw and heavy) showcasing a modern sound that remains respectful of the classic black metal school, it is intense and fast, designed to create a dark and ritualistic atmosphere. Adversam's album Daimon stands out for its raw, technical and deeply atmospheric instrumental approach. The guitars use open chords and dissonant intervals. This creates an immediate sense of discomfort, typical of modern black metal, with a presence of true traditional black metal with memorable riffs , icy dissonance these guitars use open chords and dissonant intervals followed by surgical tremolo picking,the main melodies are carried by ultra-fast picking. The notes follow one another to form a continuous and hypnotic wall of sound.

The band alternate styles between waves of extreme saturation and heavier, almost Doom-like passages, where every chord is sustained to weigh down the atmosphere in any case tempo change at right time from a frenetic pace to rigid mid-tempos

The drumming on Adversam's Daimon serves as the driving spine of the entire album, balancing raw velocity with calculated precision…………, Blast beats are relentless…. track to pay attention Pillars of Decay, Echoes of Pain, The Collapse Within the little bit bored track Dead Inside, Alive for a Lie

Eleven years after their last misdeed, this album stands as the ultimate ritual of the Italian underground occult scene ,but apart from a few moments of distortion that stifle the melodic and technical work of the overall structure, the album loses a little clarity despite this, so you can add this album to your collection undoubtedly.

Skaphos - The Descent (2026)

 

Label:Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions

Tracklist:

1. Nese Ende

2. Okean

3. Mireborn

4. Ube

5. The Descent

6. Horror Squid

7. The Brine Seal

8. Mariana Tomb

The Descent (2026) is an album of abyssal blackened death metal (a mix of dark, aggressive atmosphere and bestial brutality) by the French band Skaphos. (Released April 10, 2026) via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions. With densest, compact and most ritualistic sound, the album is described as a "merciless black vortex" and a journey into cosmic horror. Featuring dark and organic artwork, it blends the dissonance of black metal with the raw power of death metal, creating a suffocating and abyssal atmosphere. The mixing brings renewed clarity and power to the original compositions. Some critics note, however, that the mixing can sometimes overemphasize the melodies at the expense of perfect sonic balance. One could say it's a meticulous, clinical production using cutting-edge technology, which has become more common since the days of raw, dirty productions in garages, caves, cellars, or basements are over, even though previously inexpensive productions offered us masterpieces that delighted our ears. This extreme fusion combines the technical brutality of death metal with the chaotic and dark atmosphere of black metal. Characterized by rapid blast beats, heavily distorted guitars, and guttural or screamed vocals, it reminds us of names like old Behemoth and Hate, or perhaps Azarath, particularly Polish bands, as Poland is the benchmark for massive blackened death metal, not forgetting Finland. And speaking of technique... The album The Descent pushes Skaphos' technical execution towards something much more surgical and massive than their original releases. This is no longer the "lo-fi" of self-produced metal, but a demonstration of modern Blackened Death.

The playing technique on this album relies on a constant contrast between death metal heaviness and black metal dissonance. According to my research, the guitarists, faithful to the influence of The Great Old Ones or Ulcerate, use a lot of dissonant intervals and "open" textures to create this feeling of oceanic depth. There's a rapid alternation between tremolo picking (very fast and fluid) for the ambient sections, and very choppy and percussive palm muting for the more Death Metal passages (like on the track "Mireborn"). The album makes extensive use of hissing harmonics and guitar screams that reinforce the "cosmic horror" and organic aspect. Regarding the drums, blast beats are omnipresent, but they aren't linear. A lot of technical skill is present.

Tracks to pay attention: Nese Ende, Mireborn and The Descent.

The Descent is very acceptable Gloomy dark powerful and ritualistic work, so many fans can undoubtedly add this album to their collection.